Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has hinted at retiring after the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old British tennis star has previously stated that he did not plan to continue playing much past the summer. While Murray has not confirmed which tournament will be his last, he expressed that he is unlikely to participate in the US Open or Davis Cup later this year.
Speaking to BBC Sport at Queen’s Club, Murray mentioned that he still does not see himself continuing past the Olympics. He believes that finishing his career at Wimbledon or an Olympic Games would be more fitting for him. Murray, who has won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, is scheduled to play at the grass-court event from July 1-14. He also has a strong connection to the Olympics, having won gold in the singles events in London 2012 and Rio 2016. He has been named in Team GB’s squad for Paris.
Murray expressed his motivation to compete in a fifth Olympics and emphasized that his decision to continue playing is based on his performance and physical condition. Following the Olympics, the US Open will take place on the New York hard courts from August 26 to September 8. Later in September, Great Britain will compete in the Davis Cup Finals group stage at the AO Arena in Manchester.
Murray is currently participating in the Queen’s Club Championships and will evaluate how he feels in the coming weeks. Despite nearing the end of his career, Murray emphasized his love for playing tennis and the difficulty in accepting retirement from a sport he is passionate about. He understands that physical condition and performance levels are key factors in deciding when to retire from professional tennis.
